Questioning American Vietnamese Adoptions
Americans respond with sympathy as large airlifted Vietnamese orphans arrive. Critics label the adoptions as possible abductions while international groups call for strict documentation of true orphans. Within the U S, 120000 children are awaiting adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Vietnam
Vietnam
London
Red Cross
Save-the-Children Foundation
American Friends Service Committee
U.S
Department of Health Education and Welfare
Mandatory flight plans for private planes urged
A column argues that pilots should file flight plans before takeoff to aid search and rescue, reduce risks, and guide responders. It notes missing plans hinder locating crashed or emergency planes, and calls for making flight plans mandatory prior to all flights.
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Arizona
Phoenix
Flagstaff
Reagan takes slap in face as Veneman named Rockefeller adviser
The selection of John G. Veneman as counselor to Vice President Rockefeller signals a shift toward liberal Republican alignment and sparks friction with Ronald Reagan. The move, seen as nonpolitical by Rockefeller insiders, mirrors intra party polarization and creates pressure around 1976 presidential dynamics. Regional and personal enmities between Veneman and Reagan add fuel to the conflict.
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Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Washington
Nelson Rockefeller
California
Ronald Reagan
John G. Veneman
Reagan
London
Ford
Veneman
Rockefeller
Capitol Hill
Jack Veneman
Gov
Barry Goldwater
Reagan-Veneman
Senate
South Carolina
Strom Thurmond
Reagans
Palm Springs
Ed Meese
Robert Walker
Mike Deevers
Jim Lake
John Sears
Nixon
Common Cause bears fruit on politics and perks
The piece lauds Common Cause founder John Gardner and his push to reform Congress. It notes the organization's light footprint but growing influence, and it outlines lawmakers’ perks from base salary to offices, franking, staff, dining, and travel, comparing taxpayer costs with public accountability.
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New York
John Gardner
Common Cause Organization
Gardner
Kennedy
Johnson
Congress
Joseph McCarthy
Thomas Dodd
F. Edward Hebert
Wilbur Mills
Common Cause
Ralph Nader
General Motors
Reader rebukes Nixon donations plea finances
Mrs. R. Stansbury of Scottsdale criticizes an April 1 article urging donations for Nixon’s legal fees. She argues his $60 000 salary and $2 000 bank balance reflect affluence others lack and urges him to sell mansions and cut costs like ordinary people.
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Nixon
R. Stansbury
Scottsdale
Scottsdale 4 Progress Editor and Publisher bio note
Scottsdale 4 Progress lists Jonathan Marshall as editor and publisher with W B Doc Wright as assistant publisher and Jerry McElfresh as managing editor in its April 11 1975 issue page 4 Vol XV No 47.
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Jonathan Marshall
W. B. 'Doc' Wright
Jerry McElfresh
Speakers Out of Balance at Scottsdale Community College
A complaint claims SCC uses mandatory fees for a biased speakers program featuring left leaning figures like Jane Fonda and Fr. Berrigan. The critic argues the Artichoke government receives a large share from the $45 student registration and demands balanced views. The note is attributed to Bob Flanigan.
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Scottsdale Community College
SCC
Jane Fonda
Fr. Berrigan
Artichoke
Bob Flanigan
Scottsdale
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